The British Army provides its personnel with a variety of entitlements, but knowing all the entitlements available can be confusing. However, personnel now have information at their fingertips thanks to the launch of the Discover my Benefits website. Available to all Regular and Reserve personnel as well as families and anyone who is interested in… Read More
More female soldiers may deploy on peacekeeping missions in future. The Ministry of Defence wants to see an increase in the number of women sent to Cyprus as part of the Army’s United Nations contingent – they currently make up just 6% of the numbers there. The long-term aim is to increase this figure to… Read More
The British Army has introduced a new way of placing permanently medically downgraded personnel who cannot be retained by their unit into suitable roles elsewhere in the Service. The new process, known as medically non-deployable employment, differs from previous systems by allowing troops to be matched to posts beyond their unit and across the entire… Read More
In a word, yes. Introduction If a child cannot be brought up by their birth family, ‘civilian people’ looking to adopt can become their legal parents with the same rights and responsibilities – and this is no different for ‘military people’. SSAFA – an Armed Forces charity formerly known as the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and… Read More
A website to help military families into meaningful employment has been set up. Visit http://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk to browse jobs and training opportunities. The portal was set up by the Army, Naval and Royal Air Force Families Federations.
British Army units are being reminded about the importance of appointing alcohol advisers. The role sees personnel sent on a day and a half training course so they can become focal points for alcohol advice in their formation, helping to raise awareness of the issues around booze and support anyone with problems. Each unit or… Read More
The Army over-37 provision helps with the cost a Service person incurs when settling immediate family at a selected UK residence by enabling him or her to serve voluntarily unaccompanied at their duty station without financial penalty. The aim of the package is to support the family during the later stages of a soldier’s career… Read More
